Intelligent Core raises capital to scale industrial operations platform
Intelligent Core, a Twickenham-based company that provides autonomous, real-time intelligence for vital industrial sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and oil and gas, has successfully secured £2 million in new investment. The funding round was led by Fuel Ventures. This latest capital injection follows an earlier £500,000 funding round completed earlier in the year. The company […]
Police trial AI assistant, Bobbi – launched to handle non-emergency queries
The UK’s first police virtual assistant, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has been launched by two police forces as part of a new trial. The virtual assistant, named Bobbi, interacts like a human and helps answer frequently asked questions but it is not designed to be used in emergencies. Thames Valley Police and the Hampshire […]
Several London Council services disrupted following cyber-attacks
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster City Council have all reported that some of their shared IT infrastructure was affected by a “cyber incident” disrupting systems including phone lines. RBKC said the two councils were working with specialists and GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to protect data and restore services, […]
London’s Firgun Ventures launches with circa £53.4M for growth-stage quantum tech investments
Firgun Ventures, a new quantum-first venture capital firm based in London, has launched with a first close of £53.4 million. The firm is focused on early growth-stage investments in quantum technology. The fund is aiming for a final size of £190.7 million and will concentrate on Series A and B start-ups that are developing quantum […]
Lakeside Software launches AI reasoning engine for IT diagnosis
Lakeside Software, a US digital employee experience company which has its UK base in London, has launched an AI reasoning engine powered by more than 20 years of edge telemetry and analytics. The platform provides enterprises with clear diagnoses for IT issues that affect end-user experience by connecting cause and effect across millions of live […]
London-based startup, PolyModels Hub, closes £7m funding round
PolyModels Hub, a London startup that develops software for the pharmaceutical sector, has successfully completed a £7 million Series A funding round. This latest investment comes a year after the company secured its seed funding. Established in 2023, PolyModels Hub developed ModelFlow, a digital platform. This platform integrates complex modelling, simulation, and workflow management to […]
Bristol defence tech firm and London manufacturer partnership to create 100 jobs
Bristol defence tech company, Rowden Technologies, and London manufacturer, Isembard, are planning to create around 100 new job opportunities across the South West over the next 12 months. Rowden Technologies announced that its partnership with Isembard was a “joint effort” aimed at scaling sovereign UK manufacturing of advanced sensing systems that are relevant to national […]
OCN London adopts AccountsIQ cloud software to replace legacy finance system
Open College Network London (OCN London), a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, has replaced its existing Infor system with cloud management software from AccountsIQ. OCN London was established in the 1970s and supports learning providers across the UK, registering over 40,000 learners each year. The organisation aims to deliver qualifications and training regardless of students’ […]
Roc Technologies selected to implement new network for City of London Corporation
Roc Technologies has been chosen as the strategic collaborator by the City of London Corporation to implement a comprehensive network connectivity solution. This project includes the UK’s first enterprise deployment of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for public services, AI-driven wireless capabilities, and highly reliable internet connectivity. The City of London aims to modernise […]
Oracle partners with London’s Defence Technologies for sovereign cloud and AI services
Tech giant Oracle has partnered with London-based Defence Technologies, a software-led defence company, to provide access to secure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services for defence and national security customers. Defence Technologies is a collaboration between Defence Holdings plc and Whitespace, a member of the Oracle Defense Ecosystem. Applications from Defence Technologies, which provides a […]